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Review Clinical manifestations of hyperuricemia and gout. free! 2008
Mandell BF. · Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases, Center for Vasculitis Care and Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. · Cleve Clin J Med. · Pubmed #18822469 links to free full text
Abstract: Biologically significant hyperuricemia occurs when serum urate levels exceed urate solubility, ie, at approximately 6.8 mg/dL. At serum urate levels above this threshold, manifestations of chronic crystal deposition, including gouty arthritis, may occur, although asymptomatic hyperuricemia often persists for many years without progression. Intercritical asymptomatic periods follow the resolution of acute gout flares, but crystals remain in the joint during these intervals and further deposition may continue silently. Ultimately this may lead to persistent attacks, chronic pain, and, in some patients, joint damage.
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